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Johan vd Walt is a full-time knifemaker in Johannesburg, South Africa, and a member of the Knifemakers Guild of South Africa, building the JB series of custom flippers under his own name, also known as J Blade Knives. Every knife is handmade, individually numbered, and finished to a standard that has made his small batches a fast sell on this side of the Atlantic.
Yes, and the build sheet explains why: hand-ground Böhler M390 blades with hand-rubbed satin finishes, dialed-in liner locks, and manual flipper actions tuned one knife at a time, all at a carry-friendly 3.3 ounces or so. The JB2 adds a double detent for a crisper, more fidgetable flip. Guild membership in South Africa's knifemaking body reflects peer-reviewed craftsmanship, and our knife steel guide covers why M390 remains a top-shelf choice for folding knives at this level.
The JB1 runs a drop point, the JB3 favors modified sheepsfoot and harpoon grinds, and all three frames wear blasted and tumbled titanium, custom carbon fiber, camo carbon, burlap micarta, and Richlite with contrasting inlays, each covered in our knife handle materials guide. Serial numbers run low and batches land rarely, so a JB in stock is not a knife to think about overnight.
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